Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Date And Time

Here is all you want to know about the fast of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, including its meaning, Vrat Puja Vidhi, story (Katha), and significance. 

The diverse Hindu culture has many traditions, festivals, and rituals. Ekadashi is one such auspicious day. This day, dear to Lord Vishnu, falls on the 11th day of Hindu Panchang in Shukla and Krishna pakshas of each month. Moreover, fasting on the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi offers married devotees an opportunity to be blessed with a child. 

Putra is a Sanskrit word which means Son. Hence, childless couples are advised to observe Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat to appease Lord Vishnu and get his blessings for blissful parenthood. 

Here, we share the full Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi and Vrat Katha after understanding the meaning of this day. 

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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Meaning 

As you know, Putrada Ekadashi is the Ekadashi that blesses childless couples with offspring. The Hindu Panchang has two Putrada Ekadashis. The Ekadashi that falls in Pausha Mas (December-January) is called the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, and the one that falls in the Shukla Paksha of Shrawan Mas is known as Pavitropana Ekadashi. 

The Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2026 will fall on 10th January 2026. The tithi, as per Hindu Panchang, will start on 9th January 2026 at 12:22 PM and will end on 10th January at 10:19 AM. Moreover, the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Parana time will begin at 7:09 AM and end at 8:21 AM on January 11, 2026.

On the auspicious day of this Ekadashi, it will be beneficial for you to observe the fast wholeheartedly with full Vidhi and recite the Vrat Katha as shared below. 

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi

You can follow this step-by-step Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vrat Vidhi to observe the fast with full dedication and rituals. 

Preparation before the Ekadashi

• Clean your house and the nearby space to make it ready for worship. 
• Gather all Puja items, such as fruits, sweets, flowers, Diya, incense sticks, and an idol/picture of Lord Vishnu. 

Morning rituals 

• Wake up early, take a bath, and adorn clean white or yellow-colored clothes.
• Light a lamp (Diya), offer prayers to God Vishnu, and vow to fast.

Puja rituals

• Place the picture or idol of Lord Vishnu on a clean platform.
• Present fruits, flowers, and sweets to the lord. 
• Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or Vishnu Sahasranama. You can also chant the Santan Gopal Mantra to fulfill your wish for offspring. 
• Recite the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha 

Observe the fast

• Start the fast after observing the sunrise of the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. 
• You can either undertake a fast without eating or drinking anything (Nirjala Vrat) or consume only fruits and milk (Phalahar). 

Jagran (Night Vigil)

• Stay awake at night and engage in prayers, chanting, and bhajans praising Lord Vishnu.
• Spend the night in meditation, focusing on the Lord Vishnu’s virtues and the blessings you want. 

Break the fast (Parana)

• On the next day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, i.e., on Dwadashi, consume light food after sunrise to break your fast. Starting with a simple meal or fruit is customary. 
• Offer gratitude to Lord Vishnu for the blessings and pray for your wishes to be fulfilled. 

In addition to this Vidhi, the below Katha holds immense significance in Pausha Putrada Vrat. 

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Pausha Putrada Vrat Katha 

Many decades ago, King Suketu was the ruler of Bhadravathi city. Though deeply in love with one another, he and his wife Shaivya were unhappy as they had no child. One day, they went to the forest after handing over their kingdom to their Mantri (Minister). They wanted to commit suicide. 

Then, a realization came upon the King that no sin is bigger than suicide. After the realization, they heard the voices reciting Vedas and went in that direction. Upon reaching the place from where the voice was coming from, they met Hermits (Rishi). The Rishi educated them about the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi significance. 

After learning the importance of this auspicious day, both of them observed the fast with full devotion. As a result, they were blessed with offspring. Since then, it has been believed that childless couples should perform the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fast to get God’s blessings in the form of a child. 

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End Note 

Children complete the family with their laughter that spreads happiness all around. Hence, if you are a couple wanting a child, observing the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat with full Puja Vidhi is highly recommended. If you need further guidance or remedies, you can contact our expert astrologers.